Mayhem’s Necrobutcher shows support for Lords of Chaos Film praising its authenticity: “They did a good job”

Mayhem bassist Jørn “Necrobutcher” Stubberud has offered his positive perspective on the controversial “Lords of Chaos” film, praising the production’s attention to detail and the actors’ performances. In a recent interview with the Scars And Guitars podcast, Stubberud revealed his initial skepticism turned to appreciation after seeing the film’s commitment to authenticity.

Despite initial reservations about the project, Necrobutcher’s meeting with director Jonas Åkerlund – whom he later learned was Bathory‘s former drummer – helped change his perspective. “He had done a lot of research and put a lot of effort into making it as authentic as possible,” Stubberud explained. “The wardrobe was spot-on, down to the exact t-shirts we wore. They were discussing music correctly, referencing Celtic Frost and Bathory.”

Stubberud was particularly impressed by the production’s dedication to accuracy in details that mainstream audiences might not notice. This attention to authenticity ultimately led him to grant the production rights to use Mayhem‘s music in the film.

Interestingly, Stubberud noted the sharp decline in media interest after the film’s release. While major outlets like BBC and CNN were eager for comments before the premiere, interest waned significantly afterward. “The story was so dark and wrong for so many reasons that it wasn’t entertaining anymore,” he reflected.

Regarding the cast’s performances, Necrobutcher praised all the actors, including Jonathan Barnwell, who portrayed him. “I think they all did good. The guy who played me did good – he read my book before doing the movie,” he said. He shared an amusing anecdote about Barnwell’s mother and aunt attending a London screening to get a book signed, as Barnwell himself was “too nervous” to meet him, fearing potential confrontation.

The film, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, chronicles the controversial events surrounding the Norwegian black metal scene in the early 1990s. While it has faced criticism from some black metal purists, the film currently holds a 73% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been broadcast multiple times on Norwegian television.